having a solid, almost unyielding surface or structure

the bed should be reasonably firm, but not too hard

strongly felt and unlikely to change

he retains a firm belief in the efficacy of prayer

make more solid or resilient

how can I firm up a sagging bustline?

in a resolute and determined manner

the Chancellor has held firm to tough economic policies

she will stand firm against the proposal

a business concern, especially one involving a partnership of two or more people

state support for small firms

a law firm